Throughout my diverse career, I've transitioned through journalism, research, think-tank analysis, political advising, and risk consultancy, developing a rich skill set and extensive network within academia, policymaking, and media. My contributions have influenced international policy, acknowledged by the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the US State Department, and France's Élysée Palace.

Currently serving as a Senior Consultant at Hill and Knowlton Strategies seconded to Adnoc Global Trading and a PhD Candidate at Cambridge, I combine practical and academic insights. My significant roles at the BBC and the UK Parliament have sharpened my analytical and communicative skills, enhancing my broad network.

My expertise focuses on armed non-state actors, revolutionary strategies, energy politics, and the politics of Turkey and the Middle East. This work is supported by a PhD in Sociology from Cambridge and an MSc from LSE, allowing me to provide nuanced geopolitical analysis. With over 15 years at BBC News and a key role in the UK Parliament, my career underscores my impact on global understanding and policy.